In addition to recording his albums, Yankovic has written and starred in his own film, UHF, and his own television show, The Weird Al Show, and directed music videos for himself and other artists including Ben Folds, Hanson, the Black Crowes and The Presidents of the United States of America. He has also made guest appearances on many television shows, in addition to starring in his own Al TV specials.
Though parodies earned him his fame, Yankovic has recorded a greater number of humorous songs with original tunes. Some of these pieces are pastiches (or style parodies), where he chooses a band's entire body of work to emulate rather than any single hit, although Yankovic has many completely original pieces. Most of his albums include a medley which juxtaposes the choruses of various songs in a polka style to accordion music.
Due to his popularity, he has been credited with several songs that are not actually his. A full list of every song he has ever actually done, including the live-only songs, can be found at the Al Songs website. Similarly, a comprehensive list of songs incorrectly credited to him can be found at The Not Al Page.
In 2006, Al recorded the song "You're Pitiful". However, while James Blunt gave his blessing for the parody of his song, "You're Beautiful", Blunt's label Atlantic Records was opposed to it. Though parodies are protected legally, the issue had become "more of a political matter than a legal matter", according to Al, so he decided to not put the song on his next album. Instead, he offered it as a free download from his site.
His latest album, "Straight Outta Lynwood", was released September 26th, 2006. Its first released single, "Don't Download This Song", was made available as a free download on August 21, 2006. The animated video for the track and a link to downloadable MP3 is available at dontdownloadthissong.com. Among other tracks, the album includes parodies of Green Day, Usher, R. Kelly, and Chamillionaire. Chamillionaire's "Ridin' Dirty" is parodied as "White and Nerdy", the second released single from the new album. This single has thus far climbed as far as #9 on the Billboard Singles chart, eclipsing "Eat It" as Al's highest charting single (which went as high as #12).
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Let Me Be Your Hog
"Weird Al" Yankovic Lyrics
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Let me be your hog, now (snort, snort)
I said baby baby baby baby baby
Baby baby baby baby baby baby
"Weird Al" Yankovic's song Let Me Be Your Hog is a parody of the song Let Me Be Your Hog by Ted Nugent. In the song, "Weird Al" plays the character of a biker who is trying to woo a woman by asking her to let him be her hog. The term "hog" is a slang term for a motorcycle, but it is also used as a sexual innuendo, suggesting that the biker wants to be her lover. The repeated use of "baby" in the lyrics also adds to the sexual undertones of the song.
The song is a humorous take on the stereotypical biker image and the way they talk. The snorting sound made after "Let me be your hog, now" is meant to represent the sound of a motorcycle starting up. The lyrics are intentionally vague and silly, highlighting the absurdity of the biker persona. However, the song also has a catchy, bluesy sound that is reminiscent of classic rock and roll.
Overall, "Let Me Be Your Hog" is a fun, tongue-in-cheek song that pokes fun at the biker culture and the way they talk. It is a great example of "Weird Al" Yankovic's ability to take a well-known song and turn it into something completely different.
Line by Line Meaning
Let me be your hog
Allow me to take control and be your primary source of pleasure and satisfaction
Let me be your hog, now (snort, snort)
I am eager and enthusiastic to fulfill this role and express my passion and excitement by making pig noises
I said baby baby baby baby baby
I am addressing you affectionately and endearingly, expressing my desire for a closer connection
Baby baby baby baby baby baby
Repeating this phrase emphasizes my persistent and insistent request to have this role in your life
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